What’s in Germany’s “Traffic Light” Coalition Agreement
I read all 177 pages so you don’t have to.
Western Europe
Commission Sides with Rutte over Macron on Industrial Policy
A Franco-German plan to relax antitrust rules is defeated.
Dutch Get Preview of Next Government’s Policies
A deal between two of the negotiating parties was found on a train.
Germany Has Bigger Drug Problem Than Netherlands
Der Spiegel should take a look in the mirror.
Political Fragmentation Hasn’t Weakened Germany
American alarmism about coalition politics is unfounded.
French Election Is Macron’s to Lose
Unless some of his rivals unite, the president is almost certain to win reelection.
Breakthrough in Dutch Coalition Talks
Social liberals agree to open negotiations with the Christian right.
The Return of European Social Democracy
Center-left parties are winning elections again. What changed?
Outlines of a Green-Liberal Pact for Germany
Where the two parties may be able to compromise.
German Election: Takeaways and Next Steps
The Greens and liberals are poised to return to power, but who will lead them?
Merkel’s Party Loses German Election, Left and Liberals Gain
Three parties will probably be needed to form a government.
Sixteen Years in Power: Merkel’s Successes and Failures
She governed Germany for sixteen years. This is her legacy.
Europe’s High Energy Prices, Explained
The continent faces a perfect storm involving accidents, depleted reserves and decreased Russian supply.
German Left Has Wrong Ideas for Housing Market
Don’t add regulation to solve problems created by regulation in the first place.
Liberals Would Lend Urgency to Next German Government
The Free Democrats have been consistently right on defense, deregulation and digitalization.